Finding the closest value to a given number in a collection object
807591Mar 27 2008 — edited Mar 28 2008Hi,
How do i find the closest values in a vector or hashtable, to a given number.
example:
let's say a vector or hashtable contains these numbers:
1562221
1981112
2654489
3023121
3506652
4022258
if i pass the number "1562230" to a method it should return the number "1562221" and "1981112" (which are the closest numbers).
Note:
Actually each number in vector are large numbers(ranging from 8 to 9 digits). so i think finding the closest value by incrementing or decrementing will take a lot of time.
Is there any easier method to find it ?
Thanx in advance :-)